Although it is clear that this guy definitely came with bad intentions.

However, on the surface, Menma still pretended to be surprised and said to Mizuki who was obviously pretending to smile.

"Haha, of course there is an urgent matter. It's about you graduates. Because the rules this year are a little special, the top ten graduates, especially the first place candidate, will receive special treatment, such as class division and so on. Including you, Menma-kun, some students' performances in the morning assessment were very similar, so after asking the Hokage for permission, the school added an extra assessment. Only those who can pass it can be considered the best graduates and can get preferential treatment! Of course, it also depends on the candidates themselves. What do you think? Menma-kun, do you want to take the assessment!?"

Mizuki said as he looked at Menma with a big smile on his face.

A speech full of mistakes and omissions.

Any adult with a little experience and normal IQ would not be fooled by such a cheap lie.

But Shuimu seemed to be 100% sure that he would eat the noodles!

After all, in Shuimu's heart.

Aren't they just a bunch of little brats who have never experienced the world! ?

As he was the teacher who had taught them for six years, Mizuki naturally had enough confidence that Menma would definitely believe what he said!

As for whether he will participate?

Haha, there are still young people who don’t care about honor! ?

Otherwise, why would Menma-kun strive to be the first in every exam, both theoretically and practically, for the past six years! ?

Isn't it because young people are so competitive?!

Mizuki is not worried at all that Menma won't be into it.

"The top ten? And there will be special rewards and benefits?"

It was just as Mizuki had expected.

As his words fell.

Menma's eyes visibly lit up, and he whispered with an eager tone.

In the past six years.

Although Menma didn't do it deliberately, the attitude he showed to the outside world was that he strived to be the first in every assessment.

In fact, Menma always beats other companions and achieves the best results every time. In the eyes of many people outside, this is the approach that Menma, who has a slightly introverted personality, chooses to take in order to gain recognition from others.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also thinks so.

After all, Menma had said in front of him that he wanted to be a great ninja.

Consider your personal situation.

Isn't this the driving force behind Menma's efforts?

Mizuki naturally thought that Menma would definitely participate in such a special assessment, and he was also a teacher at the ninja school. In the past few years, like Iruka, he was a teacher respected by students!

Mizuki had every reason to believe that Menma would not doubt him.

This little boss among villains has no idea that everything Menma is showing in front of him is just to cooperate with his performance!

"Can I ask what the test is first? Mizuki-sensei!"

After taking a deep breath, Menma looked at Mizuki with a cautious look and asked.

"Of course. The content of the test is very simple. It is one of the regular tasks of ninjas - stealing confidential items. The target is a scroll called the Book of Sealing. This is a scroll that records some of the more advanced ninjutsu of our village. In the past, it was often used as a task item and reward! Your test is to obtain this task item at the corresponding location within two hours!"

Mizuki smiled.

He deliberately tampered with some important content, and then said so in extremely tempting language above some of the words.

"The sealed book? A reward? Could it be?"

Menma looked at Mizuki with a hint of joy in his eyes and asked.

"It's what you were thinking about. After you successfully obtain this sealed book, you can also learn the techniques recorded on it. You can choose three techniques. How about that? This reward is rich enough. The ninjutsu above are all B-level!"

Shuimu smiled slightly, and his tone became more and more like a weasel deceiving a chick.

Top ten in the assessment!

There is also an opportunity to learn B-level and above ninjutsu.

"Humph, I just don't believe you're not falling into the trap!"

Shuimu's face was full of smiles, and he was thinking very proudly in his heart.

as predicted.

As he finished speaking.

"I agree to take the test, Mr. Mizuki, please tell me the task in detail!"

Menma didn't need to think at all. He looked up at Mizuki and said with a firm look.

"Haha, I knew Menma-kun would definitely participate. Here are the details of the test, including the location of the target item and the final test point you need to reach. Iruka-sensei and I will be waiting for you at the test point, Menma-kun, I wish you good luck in martial arts!"

Mizuki took out a scroll that he had prepared in advance and handed it to Menma, saying this with a smile.

After seeing Menma take the scroll with a confident look on his face.

He also leaped forward.

He left the place with full of joy.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 23 The Book of Sealing

And after watching Shuimu's figure gradually move away, sinking into the thick night and completely disappearing from his perception range.

A hint of sarcasm flashed across Menma's pupils, but it disappeared in less than a second.

On the surface, Menma still looked 'excited' and 'thrilled'.

Mizuki didn't know.

Doesn't Menma know that there are Anbu surveillance cameras all around him at this moment?

What's more, just a few minutes after Shuimu arrived, the vague feeling of surveillance came back again.

no doubt

This is Sarutobi Hiruzen's surveillance of himself.

Using that special telescope technique, Sarutobi Hiruzen can detect everything as long as he is within the range of Konohagakure Village and captures a specific chakra aura.

Now is the crucial moment to get into the play.

Menma can't laugh anymore.

After suppressing the urge to "laugh wildly", he read the assessment details recorded in the "Assessment Task Scroll" in a normal manner.

Menma also returned to his house, changed his clothes, and equipped himself with ninja tools.

Menma also leapt up.

Left his house.

He rushed towards the mission location recorded in the scroll, which was the direction of Sarutobi Hiruzen's residence!

Along the way.

None of the Anbu who were following closely around him came out to stop him.

This is almost a done deal.

The slightly tense heartstrings in Menma's heart suddenly relaxed a lot. It was obvious that Sarutobi Hiruzen was very clear about his actions.

But he didn't let anyone stop him.

This attitude is very telling.

Afterwards, he went straight to the exclusive residence of the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and easily climbed over the outer wall to enter the house.

Still no one came out to stop him.

At this moment, Menma also eliminated the last trace of worry in his heart. Sarutobi Hiruzen still deliberately allowed him to take the sealed book just like in the original work.

From then on, Menma boldly entered the innermost part of the mansion, and according to what Mizuki told him, he came directly to the outside of Sarutobi Hiruzen's study. Logically speaking, a mere Mizuki should not know such information.

However, Menma was too lazy to find out the reason behind this.

He sneaked directly and 'openly' into Sarutobi Hiruzen's study.

It didn't take any effort or time to easily find the giant scroll placed in the corner.

"It really saves me a lot of trouble. Just put it outside for me to take."

Menma smiled internally and shook his head.

Then he directly carried the giant scroll on his back.

With a leap of his body, he left the mansion directly and flew towards the area where he had agreed to meet with Shuimu.

Now that it's already on stage, the play will naturally continue.

Otherwise, it will not end well.

Now he is still under the surveillance of the Third Hokage.

Hokage Building.

In a private office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen relied on his special crystal ball, and after seeing Menma taking away the seal scroll, a faint smile appeared on his old face.

As the Hokage who has been in charge of the ninja village for thirty or forty years.

I dare not say that I can know about every move in the village, but actions like Shuimu's, unless they have been hiding in the shadows all the time, once they are exposed, especially if they are close to someone with a special identity like Menma.

If Sarutobi Hiruzen still doesn't know, then his role as Hokage would be in vain.

'This is a small compensation...'

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Menma who was moving at high speed and thought silently in his heart.

Of course, Sarutobi Hiruzen had another thing hidden in his heart, which was that this was also a final little test for Mitsumaki.

Following from that.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also deliberately waited a little longer to give Menma more time before giving the order to gather a group of currently idle middle and lower ninjas, including several ninja school teachers including Iruka.

It was a pretense to launch a search mission.

But in fact.

The Anbu directly under the Hokage arranged by Sarutobi Hiruzen has always been far behind Menma.

These people are the elite members of the Anbu personally selected by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Each of them is at least an elite Chunin who is stronger than the average Chunin.

Not to mention a mere Shuimu.

A few more won't be a problem.

However, the order given by Sarutobi Hiruzen was to let these Anbu not act rashly. The Book of Sealing was a small compensation and test for Menma. Mizuki's accident was also a test and tempering given to Menma by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

As an experienced ninja.

Sarutobi Hiruzen knew too well that a truly strong man can only grow up through battles of blood and fire.

Mizuki, whose strength is just that of an ordinary Chunin, or even a little bit worse, is the most suitable to be the first enemy of Menma when he officially enters the ninja world.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectations for the opponent are also very high.

The Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki.

This in itself is a synonym for powerful! !

In addition, Menma is also the child of Minato and Kushina, so Sarutobi Hiruzen is naturally very optimistic about Menma's future and firmly believes that Menma will become a hero of Konohagakure like Minato.

This cannot be completely said to be Sarutobi Hiruzen's wishful thinking. After all, Menma's attitude in the past twelve years is enough for the Third Hokage to have such expectations. And the original work is not exactly what Sarutobi Hiruzen expected! ?

pity!

Facial numbness is facial numbness.

He will never be the righteous "Uzumaki Naruto" in the original novel! Seeking the recognition of the people of Konohagakure! ? And forgiving the enemy who could almost be called the murderer of his father and mother? And even wanting to realize a peaceful world where everyone understands each other through his own justice and hard work! ?

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